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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 207.84 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 207.84 and 107.20 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 207.84 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/207.84 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 207.84 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 22,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280.45/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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